Olympic Judo

10 Aug 2008China's Xian Dong Mei wins Gold in the women's 52kg Judo, beating An Kum-ae. They should change the name to KUNG FU :)Read Full Story

The Olympic sport of Judo Judo is a grappling sport, based on the skills of attack and defence. Judo: A history of the sport Judo developed from Jujitsu – the hand-to-hand combat technique of ancient samurai warriors. Its name, which means ‘the gentle way’ in Japanese, reflects its moral code of politeness, courage, sincerity, self-control, honour, modesty, friendship and respect. Judo was established as a modern physical activity in Japan, 1882, when Professor Jigoro Kano founded his...Read Full Story

(L-R) Giovanna Trillini of Italy and Nam Hyunhee of South Korea compete in the semifinals of the women's individual foil fencing event at the Fencing Hall on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts) Li Wenquan of China celebrates during the men's archery team round at the Olympic Green Archery Field on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ezra Shaw...Read Full Story

All over the world Olympic trials are taking place in a number of different events. Recently, trials for wrestling, judo and the new cycling event BMX came and went. Check out the pictures, and absorb the greatness that is the upcoming Olympic games. Click on the image to go to the event's gallery.Andrew Bisek (blue, near mat) is pinned by Cheney Haight (red) as Kevin Lozano ( red, far mat) is thrown by Jess Hargrave (blue) in the preliminary matches during the USA Olympic trials for...Read Full Story

London- Middletown, Ohio native Kayla Harrison has made history. Not only did the 22-year-old Harrison manage to bring Gold home for the U.S.A. but also becoming the first ever American to win Gold in Olympic Judo. Her head coach Jimmy Pedro stated, “It would be an Olympic legacy. And Kayla Harrison is the most deserving [...]Read Full Story